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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.75, 510.92 and 135.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.75, 510.92 and 135.35 is: 202.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.75 : 510.92 = 135.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.75/510.92 = 135.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.75x = 510.92 × 135.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.75x = 69,153.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,153.02/340.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.94

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